The Great CHICO HAMILTON Featuring Paul Horn

Title: Chico Hamilton Featuring Paul Horn - The Great Chico Hamilton Featuring Paul Horn
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1961, Jazz, West Coast Jazz, Los Angeles, California 6/26
Matrix #: N/A
Condition: VG+ (LM) | Members: Chico H (21' - 13'), Paul H (30' - 14')
Cultural Facts:

1. Personal Struggle: Hamilton built his career as a Black drummer in a segregated industry, moving through film studios, clubs, and touring work before leading his own respected groups.
2. Scene Ecology: His groups helped define LA’s chamber-jazz side, where cool jazz, classical textures, and club work crossed without sounding like New York hard bop.
3. Life After Music: Paul Horn later became known for recording in sacred spaces and helped shape New Age music after leaving straight jazz circles behind.